Comparison

Denon Audio vs AVR Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Denon Audio

This app enhances your listening experience with a premium audio player, offering advanced EQ customization for your music library and internet radio. Create custom playlists, access global radio stations, and stream wirelessly to compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Customizable graphical equalizer
  • Create and save EQ presets
  • Queue-based playback system
  • Save playback queues as playlists
  • Access to 70,000+ internet radio stations
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Stream music over AirPlay and Bluetooth
Features
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Designed to enhance the listening experience with Denon’s new line of Music Maniac™ headphones, the Denon Audio app is designed for the on-the-go audiophile. The Denon Audio app features a premium audio player that lets you experience the best possible sound quality from your iPod music library and favorite Internet radio stations. Create & save custom EQ curves, create & save instant playlists, enjoy internet radio stations via the built-in TuneIn service, and more. The Denon Audio app will quickly replace all of your other music apps. The Denon Audio app features a customizable graphical equalizer that lets you contour your own sound by directly manipulating more than 1000 discrete bands of equalization without adding spatial distortion or decreasing sound quality. Pump up the bass, restore those highs, and start jammin’! EQ FEATURES: Note: The EQ features require an In-App Purchase. • Graphical equalizer for your iPod music library and streaming Internet Radio • 1000 possible discrete bands • 10 built in EQ Presets • Create and save your own EQ Presets • Bypass mode to quickly compare the original and equalized audio • Real-time spectrum analyzer • Linear phase design • No spatial distortion IPOD MUSIC LIBRARY FEATURES: • Enhances your listening experience with Denon Music Maniac Headphones or other audio playback devices such as docking stations, a/v receivers, car stereos via USB, Bluetooth, or Airplay. • Powerful queue based playback system lets you build and order your own playlist on the fly. • Save the playback queue as a new playlist • A single song, all songs on an album, all songs by an artist, and all songs in a genre can easily be added to the now playing queue. • Supports both portrait and landscape modes for browsing, playing, and equalizing • Shuffle and repeat playback modes • iPod library browsing by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Composer, Compilation, and Podcast (no importing needed) INTERNET RADIO FEATURES: • The TuneIn service provides global access to Internet radio – covering over 70,000 radio stations and 2 million on-demand programs including sports, news, talk, music and comedy. • Browse Internet radio stations by location, genre, language or Podcast (on-demand programs). • Powerful search feature for your iPod music library and Internet Radio • Save your favorite Internet Radio stations or programs as convenient presets and share them with other TuneIn compatible devices • Ability to choose high or low quality streams offered by broadcasters ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • Streams music over AirPlay to any Denon AirPlay compatible receiver or HiFi product • Streams music over Bluetooth in your car or to any Bluetooth speaker or headphones • Share what you’re listening to via Facebook, Twitter, Email, or Text Message (iMessage) NOTICES: • The Denon Audio app requires iOS 5 or later and works with the iPhone 3GS or newer, the iTouch 3rd generation or newer, and all iPads (in 2x mode). • DRM protected iTunes music is NOT supported by the Denon Audio app (or any 3rd party music app) • iTunes Match will be supported in a future update • Wi-Fi or data connection required to stream Internet radio

About

AVR Controller

Control your network-enabled AV receiver with ease from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, switch inputs, and manage settings instantly without searching for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Volume dial and slider control
  • Instant response over Wi-Fi
  • Input and surround mode switching
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Multi-zone control (Zone 2/3)
  • FM/AM tuner presets
  • On-screen menu navigation
Features
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A fast, easy controller for your network-enabled AV receiver (AVR), on iPhone and iPad. No more hunting for the remote in a dark room or waiting for a slow app to load. Power, volume, and inputs are right at your fingertips. FEATURES • Volume dial: Turn a knob to set the volume, or switch to a slider if you prefer. • Instant response: The app talks directly to your receiver over your Wi-Fi, so changes happen right away. • Inputs and surround modes: Switch inputs and surround modes with a single tap. • Your layout: Reorder the home screen sections (inputs, surround, volume, and more) in Settings. • Multi-zone: Control power, volume, and inputs for other rooms (Zone 2 / Zone 3). • Tuner: Recall your FM/AM presets instantly. • Remote: Navigate the on-screen (OSD) menus. • Automatic reconnect: If your receiver's IP address changes, the app finds it again and reconnects. • Built for iPad: A roomy sidebar layout. Every feature is free. If you enjoy the app, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Development (tips do not unlock features). COMPATIBILITY Works with AV receivers that support network control (HTTP on port 8080). Verified on the Denon AVR-X3800H. Check your receiver's manual to confirm it supports network control. This is an unofficial app made by an independent developer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Product names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Denon Audio1 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVR Controller at 5.0 against Denon Audio's 3.9. AVR Controller also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Denon Audio's advantage is ratings volume (471 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Denon Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon Audio has 471 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Denon Audio's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Denon Audio versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon AudioAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (471 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings471 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsYorihito Tada

Customer experience

Denon Audio

All ratings471 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews402 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.4%

AVR Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Denon Audio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Equalizer settings not persisting after app restart
  • Playback issues with certain songs or albums
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Gapless playback
  • Ability to control music from Apple Watch
  • Support for more audio file formats
  • Better integration with streaming services
  • Improved search and browsing functionality

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Denon Audio

One-time1
  • Equalizer$1.99
None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon Audio free?
Denon Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon Audio or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Denon Audio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Denon Audio or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Denon Audio nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon Audio or AVR Controller?
Denon Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Denon Audio was updated on October 15, 2026 and AVR Controller on October 7, 2026.

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